Tech

Exploring how computers, AI, and other technologies are impacting our lives.

US $7.5 Billion For Public EV Charging Still Isn't Enough

by Joseph DeNatale

Recent developments in the electric vehicle space, from tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act to massive investment on the part of car manufacturers to bring a slew of new models to market in the coming years, means that we are on the cusp of a major EV transition.

How to Cut Your Impact (and Your Bills) as a Homeowner

by Greg Makrigiorgos

Renewable energy and reduced carbon impact often come with a stigma of being expensive. And this reputation was well-deserved for a time. But with the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as technology developments over the last couple years, there are a handful of ways you can actually save money by

How Big Can You Make a Passive House?

Recently I’ve talked about my new net zero home I’m building, but not all net zero buildings have to be homes or houses. The same net zero, passive house concepts can be scaled up to large buildings, offices, and apartment buildings. In fact, I had a chance to

The Best Time to Get an Electric Bicycle is Now

by Joseph DeNatale

With a slew of new incentives and rebates cropping up in states across the US to promote the purchase of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, it could be a good time to consider making some trips on two wheels instead of four. While the Inflation Reduction Act passed by Congress earlier

How Soon Can We Ride With Electric Flights?

by Greg Makrigiorgos

Short-ranged electric flights are on the horizon. Just recently Eviation’s Alice airplane took its first flight, turning the aircraft from a proof of concept to a legitimate competitor in the future of aviation.  Running quieter, at zero emissions, and a fraction of the cost to fly when compared to

Why Bitcoin May Never Go Green

by Greg Makrigiorgos

Dogecoin. Bitcoin. Etherium. Cardano. Even if you don’t know how cryptocurrencies work (and no pressure, it’s complicated), you’ve probably heard these names.  Though the value of crypto is down right now, it’s not going away anytime soon. Crypto production is constant, and there’s a magnifying

How Hydrogen Could be the Future of Green Steel

by Joseph DeNatale

While less visible than motor vehicles and power plants, steel manufacturing is a similarly significant source of global carbon emissions. That’s why the global steel industry is now under pressure to turn to “green steel” production to help combat the climate crisis. Steel is the world’s most commonly

My Biggest Regret Building a Net Zero Home

There are a lot of different paths you can take to get to a net-zero home. Everything from passive homes to earthships to modular and factory built houses. You can retrofit an existing building or you can build a new one. All of the options can make your head spin

How much can you save with the Inflation Reduction Act?

by Greg Makrigiorgos

Solar power is on sale  Maybe the biggest opportunity for homeowners is through the Residential Clean Energy Credit. The government is returning 30% of costs for installing solar energy in your home through federal tax credits. So for example, if you spend $10,000 setting up a solar power system,